explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
eight-tenths; casting someone out; type of baggy tobi trousers with the baggy part taking up eight-tenths of the full length of the trouser leg
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
nine parts; nine percent; almost
having ended; being resolved
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
Bon holidays; Bon holiday period (in mid-August)
horizontal shaking (of an earthquake); rolling (of a boat, aircraft, etc.); swaying
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
kitchen with a small counter for eating, usu. allowing a view into the living and dining rooms
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
roller coaster; big dipper
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
adds force or indicates command
mobile; mobile (sculpture)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
to shake one's head (in denial)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to cease; to stop; to be over